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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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definitely a PLUS having a windshield going at high speed. Also don't have to put up with all those stuffs hitting you while riding.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by saltydog1911
When it's cold, or on a trip, I put mine on. For running around town, no.
Exactly!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Get a detachable windshield, that's what I got, when I go bar hopping I take the shield off. When I go on day plus trips I put the windshield on, it is def worth it on long trips, once you get where you are going, take it off and put it in the hotel room.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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I took mine off for a day once. My neck was so stiff I had a skull cramp for 3 days after. Never again. I don't care what guys think of a windshield on my bike,I like it. Try taking a small stone off the cheek at 70 mph from a tractor trailer. You are gonna need crazy glue or stitches.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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If a ride is less than 200 miles, I wouldn't even consider one. If you do decide to get one, the detachable is the way to go. You can plainly see my choice.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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hmmmm......look cool? I didnt think I looked cool at all getting off my bike looking like the front of an 18 wheeler in the summer. I always had bug guts all over the front of me. I always use my windshield outside of town. I will admit I do take it off if I'm just tooling around town.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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I don't believe in windshields. But I do wear a full coverage helmet on the highway.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mswing1234
You gotta love a shield on the highway. I've got some large nicks in mine. Whatever caused them would have hit me in the face. I also like not feeling the constant 70mph wind pressure on me. I do love to ride without but not on the highway.
And anyone's blowing smoke if they say they prefer 70mph wind in their face rather than use a windshield.

Riding home from work today caught a nice bug splat on my hand and it reminded me how great spring is going to be behind a windshield.
 
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Originally Posted by AirBoyzT
Get a detachable windshield, that's what I got, when I go bar hopping I take the shield off. When I go on day plus trips I put the windshield on, it is def worth it on long trips, once you get where you are going, take it off and put it in the hotel room.

Absolutely.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Hey Jess!

I have a quick detach shield. Two years ago in late season I needed service and trailered to dealer. To trailer the bike I need to remove the shield. Well after picking the bike up after service I backed it off the trailer and rode not thinking about the shield. The Biggest thing I noticed immediately was the following:

1. WIND NOISE

Now I should say the reason I originally got the shield was to minimize fatique for long rides. I keep it on now all the time.
 
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